VANCOUVER – Fairmont Hotel
SINGAPORE – Capella Resort and Spa
This is a glorious blend of old and new, featuring restored British colonial bungalows merging seamlessly with contemporary style in the Normal Foster-designed hotel. Here, also, is where nature and man-made sit side by side – glorious gardens, the waves lapping the island and the high-tech necessities every modern traveller requires. This latter extends to the Personal Assistant assigned to every guest on booking, a wonderful mixture of nanny and butler to attend to your every need during your stay, from thread count of sheets, to bookings at the best restaurants and private sight-seeing tours.
Along with a state-of-the art fitness centre, there is the palatial 12,000sq
ft Auriga Spa with its nine treatment rooms and an Asian therapy suite complete with its own private garden. And, while there is a spoiling choice of body and beauty treatments, this is where you should opt for one of the signature treatments, which are based on the lunar cycle. Each reflects one of the four phases of the moon – new, waxing, full and
waning – specifically designed to help the body renew, balance, refocus and cleanse with the help of oils, traditional herbs, salts and oils. The concept is based on indigenous Asian holistic therapies, after
which you simply relax with a specially prescribed tea to complement the treatment. More info:
www.capellahotels.com/singapore
SHANGHAI – The Puli Hotel & Spa
You could walk past the Puli and not even see it, even though it is right in the heart of the city’s bustling Jing An District and a short walk from some of the main streets as well as the Exhibition Centre. Sheltered behind a high wall and shaded by a tall bamboo screen, you see the entrance only when you have driven into it. All of this gives a secluded resort-type feel in the middle of a thriving city, which is why the Puli is a great place to relax. A contemporary building hosting some
traditional artworks, it is still the epitome of modern Chinese design. The Anantara Spa is located to one side of the hotel with the same muted shades and contemporary decor, although with a hint of Thai-
Chinese fusion in its art and artefacts. The five treatment suites are cool and serene, a calm respite from the outside world. And, while there is a wide choice of treatments, the signature rituals are all based on tea – Asia’s original healing tonic. You can choose from white tea for balance, rose tea for beauty, green for detox and white for cleansing. Each ritual begins with a foot massage and ends with a massage followed by a reviving cup of the chosen brew. Otherwise, opt for a traditional Chinese massage –Tui Na; tui means push, na means pull, so it is a massage you truly feel. More info:
www.thepuli.com
Grand, proud and elegant, the hotel describes itself as a castle in the city. It soars above its neighbours in its prime location but is close enough to all this exciting city has to offer from coast to culture, sea and shopping. For those who don’t want to leave, the Fairmont houses a flagship store of the Louis Vuitton chain, while there is little you cannot find in the hotel for pleasure and pampering. The state-of-the art fitness centre with its indoor swimming pool and Kinesis wall is open 24 hours a day and offers every keep-fit opportunity you could wish for, including yoga and Pilates. But the star of the show is the Absolute Spa, a day spa that describes itself as the first concept spa for men – but where women are also still welcome. True to their word, there is a comprehensive choice of treatments for men, including facials, waxings, massage, hot shave, shampoo and blow-dry. The women’s menu includes a number of packages lasting from 2-6½ hours, as well as a choice of medispa non-surgical facial treatments, including ionithermie and micro-dermabrasion. However, for something truly mind-blowing and mega relaxing, try the four-handed heaven massage – pure bliss! More info: www.fairmont. com/hotelvancouver
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